L20n
L20n is the code name for a localization architecture taking existing approaches one step further. The name stands for l10n 2. The architecture is laid out with Mozilla applications in mind, but should be applicable to other areas as well.
There are several localization-related communities out there, and thus there are different target audiences for docs on l10n (and l20n). In the order of appearance in the lifecycle of some code, that would be
- software authors (coders)
- UI localizers
- content localizers
- localization tool authors
Expect to see the level of complexity involved grow for each level of audience. Software authors should need only very limited knowledge about any particular language, localizers should need to know only the language they translate into well, localization tool authors should understand the variation of complexity coming with different languages.
The color-coded tracks below divide up the topics surrounding L20n, pointing to wiki pages, blog articles, and newsgroups where you can learn more about L20n and even get involved in the discussion.
L20n design
Easy L10n to L20n transition
Future of L20n
Weekly Meetings
Each Monday, the l20n team meets to discuss the progress of the project.